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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 53m
    £57–131

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    6h 17m
    £28–82

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar188.5 mi
    4h
    £47–68

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 50m
    £90–215

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 37m
    £110–334

Cardiff to Preston by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 53m.

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